2014 Inaugural Celebration & Awards Ceremony Annual Report

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1 2014 Inaugural Celebration & Awards Ceremony Thursday, November 20, 2014 Seven Seas Inn & Conference Center Mandan, N D and 2014 Annual Report

2 Event S p o n s o r s Platinum Table Sponsors ($500) Alliance Real Estate Bismarck Title Company Capital Credit Union Century 21 Landmark Realty Cornerstone Bank Dakota Appraisal & Consulting Dakota Community Bank & Trust First Dakota Title Gate City Bank Integra Realty Group North Dakota Guaranty & Title Co. Quality Title Security First Bank Wells Fargo Home Mortgage American Bank Center Century 21 Morrison Realty Keller Williams Roers Realty MSM Realty Gold Sponsors ($250) Silver Sponsors ($100) elendingnow First Community Credit Union Northland Financial Ruby Sponsors ($50) America s Home Loans Bitz Realty Dakota Properties of Lake Sakakawea Maier Appraisal Onyx Sponsors ($25) Bismarck Real Estate Appraisals North Dakota Housing Finance Agency Schweitzer Realty Plains Commerce Bank Rubicon Mortgage Advisors Starion Financial US Bank Northwest Realty Railway Credit Union Meridian Land Surveys Mike Nelson Realty Prime Property Inspections Property Research

3 Inaugural Celebration and Awards Ceremony A Celebration of Time Social entertainment by The Gefroh Brothers Master of Ceremonies: Scott Breidenbach NDAR Past President Welcome Scott Breidenbach Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance Arlene Volk Dinner Comments and Presentations Bob Johnson, 2014 President Recognition of 2014 Committee Chairs and Volunteers Retiring Officers & Directors Installation of Officers & Directors Scott Breidenbach, NDAR President Passing of the Gavel and Presentation of 2015 President s Pin Bob Johnson, 2014 President Presentation of Past President s Award Kristin Oban, 2015 President President s Comments Kristin Oban, 2015 President Affiliate of the Year Award Presentation Laurie Wentz, 2013 Recipient REALTOR of the Year Award Presentation Amy Hullet, 2013 Recipient Closing Scott Breidenbach

4 President s Message Bob Johnson, 2014 President What a year!!! I began my reign as President while still recuperating from brain surgery. I would like to thank everyone for their support during this time. In September of 2005 I became a REALTOR. After being snake bit for the first six months, I began to wonder if this was the line of work for me. I had a drawer filled with the blue agency relationship forms but no sales! I soon became active in the community with volunteer work and things seemed to fall into place. After two years in the business I was elected to a three year term as Director. At the end of that term I was asked to serve an additional year. In the nine years that I ve been a REALTOR, I have been active on the Board for seven of those years. There were a lot of things going on this year, starting with the planning retreat. The burning issues that came out of that discussion were professionalism and education. We boiled the theme down to build a culture of professionalism through education. A new task force was created to seek opportunities for our members to become more visible in the community in a united effort as the Real Estate Affiliates Care Team or Re-ACT. Another priority for the Board was to once again launch an advertising effort to encourage the use of REALTOR and to educate consumers to rely on valid web sites rather than sites like Zillow, Trulia and others. Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. I feel we ve had great team leaders and have been successful in our mission. I would like to take the opportunity to thank the following people: Tricia Schlosser for heading the Education Committee. Tricia was instrumental in bringing in top-notch instructors this past year. Amy Hullet for leading the way on Re-ACT. We added two events in addition to the REALTOR Ring Day which were the Backpacks for Kids Program and the United Way Day of Caring. Kristi Bohl and Lynnell Strothman for putting together a great committee for the 2014 REALTOR Convention of the Dakotas. The committee members, along with the Nancy Deichert and her staff, put in countless hours of planning and work to make this a successful convention. A special thank you to Nancy, Heather and Robyn at the Board Office. Without them it would not be possible to be in the role of President. It has been a privilege to serve as your President!

5 2014 Board of Directors President Bob Johnson, Venture Real Estate President Elect Kristin Oban, Century 21 Morrison Realty Vice President Amy Hullet, Century 21 Landmark Realty Past President Kristi Bohl, Venture Real Estate NDAR Director at Large Mary Shelkey-Miller, MSM Realty Directors Duane Bentz, Bianco Realty RJ Fischer, Century 21 Morrison Realty Judy Maslowski, Bianco Realty Tricia Schlosser, Century 21 Morrison Realty Lore Schneider, Century 21 Morrison Realty Pat Vannett, Alliance Real Estate Staff Nancy Deichert, RCE, Association Executive Heather Haadem, MLS Specialist & Administrative Assistant Robyn O Gorman, shared staff support with NDAR Jo Ann Zahursky-Klein, temporary staff, convention assistant A special thank you to the staff of the North Dakota Association of REALTORS for serving as a valuable resource and ongoing support to our association, members, and staff: Jill Beck, CEO Jane Marum, Admin/Membership Director Nancy Willis, Government Affairs Director Robyn O Gorman, Administrative Assistant

6 2014 Committees (#) ) indicates year of term expiration Board of Directors Bob Johnson, President Kristin Oban, President-elect Amy Hullet, Vice President Kristi Bohl, Past President Duane Bentz (14) RJ Fischer (14) Judy Maslowski (15) Tricia Schlosser (15) Lore Schneider (16) Pat Vannett (16) Mary Shelkey-Miller, (NDAR Director) (15) Bylaws Committee Dennis Kaiser, Chair Bob Johnson, Vice Chair Colette Sukut Greg Larson Kristin Oban Education Committee Tricia Schlosser, Chair Judy Maslowski, Vice Chair Duane Bentz Lisa Carlson Joe Fink Gail Flom Amy Hullet Jon Leet Jamie McLean Suzy Pfliiger Nikki Pokrzywinski Erin Schmitz Tami Stecher Colette Sukut Pat Vannett Tom Wellin Grievance Committee John VanMiddlesworth (14), Chair Dennis Kaiser (14), Vice Chair Miles Gradin (14) Jerry Janz (14) Vicki Roller (14) Lavata Becker (14) Lynnell Strothman (14) Duane Bentz (14) Bob Schmidt (14) Wade Bachmeier (15) Shirley Thomas (15) John Myers (15) MLS Committee (two-year terms) Kathy Feist, Chair Edie Bachmeier (15), Vice Ch. Bill Schlosser (15) Lavata Becker (15) Hunt Boustead (14) Kerry J. Carpenter (15) Bob Schmidt (15) Suzy Shook (15) Kristi Bohl (15) John VanMiddlesworth (15) Kristin Oban (14) Salesperson at large Nominating Committee Dave Hoerner, Chair Greg Larson, Vice Chair Lynnell Strothman Arnie Kosobud Mary Splichal Mike Bohrer Kristin Oban Political Affairs Greg Larson, Chair ( ) Kristi Bohl Dave Hoerner Dennis Kaiser Jack Kavaney Dennis Kraft Jamie McLean Vicki Roller Tricia Schlosser Brenda Smith Mary Splichal Arlene Volk Ron Volk Tom Wellin Nancy Willis, Ex-Officio Professional Standards Committee Jerry Schlosser (14), Chair Karen Fleck (14), Vice Chair Roxie Auck (15) Kristi Bohl (13) Kerry J. Carpenter (15) Karin Haskell (15) Dave Hoerner (15) Sue Jacobson (14) Melanie Marchus(14) Joy Nelson (14) Mary Splichal (15) Ann Trom (14) Arlene Volk (14)

7 Program Committee Amy Hullet, Chair Laurie Wentz, Vice Chair Barb Bakken Heidi Berglund Kari Carlascio Mike Christianson Joe Fink Natalie Friesz Pam Hanson Marlene Krebsbach Lisa Liken Densese McLeish John Myers Blair Picchietti Nikki Pokrzywinski Beth Posey Tammy Skogen Shirley Thomas KerryAnn Thompson Public Relations Committee Terri Benson Holmstrom, Chair Bob Johnson, Vice Chair Joe Fink Gail Flom Greg Grabbs Karin Haskell Dennis Kraft Jon Leet Melanie Marchus Judy Maslowski John Myers Heather Schmidt Mary Splichal Colette Sukut RPAC Karen Fleck, Chair Mary Shelkey-Miller, Vice Chair Amy Hullet Dennis Kraft Marlene Krebsbach Greg Larson Lisa Liken Nikki Pokrzywinski Suzy Shook Pat Vannett Ron Volk Debby Wisdom ROTY/AOTY (Last 5 winners of each award) Kerry J. Carpenter, Chair Arnie Kosobud, Vice- Chair Greg Larson Lynnell Strothman Amy Hullet Tim Pearson KerryAnn Thompson Marlene Krebsbach Erin Schmitz Laurie Wentz REACT (Real Estate/Affiliates Care Task Force) (Incl. REALTOR Ring Day) Amy Hullet, Chair Rochelle Eick Gail Flom Pam Hanson Melanie Marchus Mary Shelkey Miller Lore Schneider Erin Schmitz Tami Stecher Laurie Wentz LeAnne Westgard 2014 REALTOR Convention of the Dakotas Lynnell Strothman, Chair Kristi Bohl, Co-Chair Amy Hullet, Decorations Terri Benson Holmstrom Expo/Vendors Rochelle Eick - Registration Karin Haskell, Marketing Bob Johnson, Golf Tournament Monica Kirkeide, Sponsorships Judy Maslowski, Marketing and Education Tricia Schlosser, Education

8 2014 Accomplishments and Highlights Board of Directors/Leadership Participated in local radio talk shows Provided regular reports to NDAR on Board activities Participated in NDAR meetings and planning retreat as well as the REALTOR Convention of the Dakotas Participated in NAR Mid Year Meetings, Leadership Summit, and Annual Convention Participated in meetings hosted by The Chamber including Local Issues Committee meetings, Affordable Housing Task Force meetings, Strategic Planning Focus Group, State of the Cities Breakfast, and Celebrate Bismarck-Mandan 320 renewed membership in addition to 8 Life Members and 1 Emeritus member Welcomed 33 new REALTORS (thru 10/31/14) and 5 new Affiliate members Participated in NDAR Broker conference call Attended meetings hosted by the Bismarck Mandan Development Association Conducted New Member Orientations. Provided a gift basket for a BMHBA fundraiser Co-Sponsored The Chamber s State of the Cities breakfast Provided Weekly Updates to REALTORS and Affiliates Initiated use of new program and an online registration and survey program Cooperated with BMHBA on a building on the floodplain session for members Sponsored and hosted VIP Lounge for Williston Basin Petroleum Conference Monitored REALTOR trademark violation. Monitored Board assets and invested additional funds in long term options. Invested $5,000 in Housing Incentive Fund. Annual Financial Review was conducted by Mahlum and Goodhart and reported to the Board of Directors Conducted Strategic Planning Session in November, No revisions were made to the Bylaws in ByLaws Committee Education Committee Offered ideas for lunch topics and speakers including Measure 2, Lynn Helms, Flood Insurance, 1031 Exchanges, updates on joint jail facility, and downtown development. Hosted 1031 Exchange Classes free for members: 97 attended 1031 Exchanges for REALTORS, 56 attended Reverse and Construction Exchanges, 42 attended Like Kind Exchanges, 50 attended the Lunch-n-Learn on Taxation, and 32 attended the Lunch-n-Lean on the Medicare tax. Sponsored Social Networking classes: Level 1 (beginners) attended by 17; Level 2 (intermediate) attended by 24; and Level 3 (advanced) attended by 13 people. Selected courses to be taught at the REALTOR Convention of the Dakotas. Reviewed and discussed NAR s online module option for new member orientation. New Member Orientation program reviewed, revised, and expanded to include additional information and discussion on professionalism, on the REALTOR trademark, and attending events and education.

9 One complaint reviewed and dismissed. Grievance Committee MLS Committee Added two new participant companies to the MLS. Discontinued key deposits for ekeys. Evaluated On Hold status and made changes to for Off Market status, revised listing agreement to reflect changes. Revisions to update the room matrix in Interface. Addressed an issue of unauthorized access. Established a policy for Assistant Access for the MLS and updated the form granting such access. Nominating Committee Hosted ten interested members at a joint informational meeting held in conjunction with the Board of Directors meeting to expose potential leaders to information and the experience of attending a Board meeting. Scott Breidenbach, Past NDAR President was the featured speaker. Submitted one name for Vice President, eight names for two Director s positions. Tricia Schlosser was elected Vice President for 2015; Tom Wellin and Jamie McLean were elected to three-year terms on the Board; and RJ Fischer will fill the one-year unexpired Director term left with Tricia Schlosser s election to Vice President. Government Affairs Committee Changed the name of the committee from Political Affairs to Government Affairs in conjunction with the same change at the state level. Promoted member participation in NAR Calls for Action. Discussed issues related to special assessments. Reviewed ballot measures. Participated in Measure 2 training session. No hearings were held in Professional Standar tandards ds Committee Program Committee The Administrative Professionals Lunch featured speaker Bob Upgren, and assistants were introduced and recognized with a garden-themed gift. Assisted with programming and decorations for the REALTOR Convention of the Dakotas. Coordinated with the Education Committee ideas and speakers for Membership Luncheons that included: Presidents Reports, RPAC fundraising with Scott Louser and Daryl Braham; recognition of Administrative Professionals, annual meeting and election, flood insurance, an update on the proposed joint jail facility, Downtown development update, an update on the oil activity and the projections for the future, Pat Jergenson on advertising rules, and RPAC Recognition. The Affiliate Appreciation Luncheon was a picnic style lunch. Door prizes were donated by agents and real estate offices, and a harpist entertained. Planned the 2014 Inaugural Celebration and Awards Ceremony with the theme, Celebration of Time.

10 Public Relations Committee With designated funds, ran the ad campaign developed in 2013 on TV and Radio. Ads featured testimonials by buyer and seller clients promoting the value of their REALTOR. Developed promotion and marketing for the 2014 REALTOR Convention of the Dakotas including plans for the promotional booth and presentations at the 2014 convention, producing a video, incentives to register early, marketing, and a printed piece promoting the Passport to Excellence theme. Developed and distributed a printed piece promoting REALTOR value, trusted real estate web sites, and Measure 2. REALTOR EALTOR of the Year/Affiliate of the Year Selection Committee Selected this year s REALTOR of the Year and Affiliate of the Year. Selected Amy Hullet as the Board s candidate for the State REALTOR of the Year competition. RPAC REALTORS EALTORS Political Action Committee Conducted a successful campaign raising a total of $35,994 ($8,569 in dues billing for RPAC, $3,525 for Issues Mobilization via dues billing; $196 from Game of Skill; $3,955 collected at the kick off lunch; $4,275 collected by committee making contacts; $8,294 for Issues Mobilization from the 2013 Golf Tournament proceeds; $2,530 for Issues Mobilization from contacts, $4,650 from major investor payments) See full investor list elsewhere in this publication. Applied for and received a grant from NAR to provide incentives for the campaign. Hosted the March membership luncheon featuring RPAC related presentations by Rep. Scott Louser, and Daryl Braham. Hosted the chipping contest at the golf tournament with Homebuilders. Identified candidates to support in primary and general elections via review of responses to questionnaires. Interviewed for NAR Magazine article on RPAC fundraising. Real Estate Affiliates Care Team (REACT) Secured volunteers for nearly all shifts at all Bismarck-Mandan Salvation Army kettles for the 2013 event sponsored by the North Dakota Association of REALTORS. Secured kettle sponsors. Offered online kettle. Raised over $8,900 at Bismarck-Mandan kettles in Conducted food drive for Backpacks for Kids, delivered to United Way, coordinated volunteers to pack bags and delivery to schools. Approximately 1,500 pounds of food was donated along with $1,500 in cash contributions. Coordinated volunteers for United Way Day of Caring and supported several projects on that day with 55 volunteers ND/SD Convention Committee Passport to Excellence See report elsewhere in this publication.

11 Distinguished Service Awards Distinguished Service Awards are given at the discretion of the President. Recipient Awarding President Karin Haskell Mary Splichal, 2009 Cindy Cooper Mary Splichal, 2009 Grace Bennett Greg Larson, 2010 Eugene Weekes Greg Larson, 2010 Jill Beck Lynnell Strothman, 2011 Joe Sheehan Dennis Kaiser, 2012 Bill Schlosser Dennis Kaiser, 2012 Nancy Deichert Kristi Bohl, 2013 Candidate for NDAR REALTOR of the Year Representing Bismarck-Mandan Amy Hullet The NDAR REALTOR of the Year Candidate is chosen based on involvement in the REALTOR association at the state and national levels, and the candidate s local involvement in REALTOR activities, business accomplishments, and civic involvement. Champions of Affordable Housing (Awarded by the ND Housing Finance Agency) 2014 Award Winners (TBA at Housing Conference in Feb.) 2013 Award Winners Judy Maslowski, Bianco Realty Sandy Retterath, Retterath Real Estate 2012 Award Winners Sandy Retterath, Retterath Real Estate Shirley Thomas, Bianco Realty American Bank Center Cornerstone Bank Capital Credit Union Gate City Bank 2011 Award Winners Judy Maslowski, Bianco Realty Shirley Thomas, Bianco Realty Capital Credit Union Cornerstone Bank Dakota Community Bank First Community Credit Union 2010 Award Winners Shirley Thomas, Bianco Realty Cornerstone Bank Dakota Community Bank

12 G Bismarck Mandan Board of REALTORS Past Presidents 1970 Leonard Super 1971 Norm Steinle & Bob Morrison 1972 John Tkach, Jr Leo Heinz 1974 Jack Kavaney 1975 Jack Kavaney 1976 Evelyn Ledebuhr 1977 Bill Bianco 1978 Sylvia Hagen 1979 Chuck Huber 1980 Ken Austin 1981 Don Mann 1982 Jerry Schlosser 1983 Cody Bahmiller 1984 Pete Otte 1985 Fay Connell 1986 Bill Schlosser 1987 Barb Page 1988 Dick Schirber 1989 Wes Bailey 1990 Sheryl Zaun 1991 Kathy Feist 1992 Perry Weekes 1993 Ed Knuth 1994 Jack Kavaney 1995 Jerry Engel 1996 Edie Bachmeier 1997 Arlene Volk 1998 Darcy Fettig 1999 Terry Stevahn 2000 Dennis Kaiser 2001 Linda Hixson 2002 Kerry J. Carpenter 2003 Vicki Roller 2004 Randy Hokenson 2005 Jerry Janz 2006 John VanMiddlesworth 2007/08 Doug Schonert (change in election year) 2009 Mary Splichal 2010 Greg Larson 2011 Lynnell Strothman 2012 Dennis Kaiser 2013 Kristi Bohl 2014 Bob Johnson

13 Bismarck Mandan Board of REALTORS 2013 REALTOR of the Year 201 Amy Hullet of the Year The REALTOR of the Year Award recognizes a member for their involvement in the Bismarck Mandan Board of REALTORS, for their business accomplishments, for their civic activities, and for their REALTOR spirit. Past REALTORS R of the Year 2013 Amy Hullet 1991 Perry W. Weekes 2012 Lynnell Strothman 1990 Yvonne Huber 2011 Greg Larson 1989 Barb Page 2010 Arnie Kosobud 1988 Kay Hruby-Schlosser* 2009 Kerry J. Carpenter 1987 Fay Connell 2008 Kathy Feist 1986 Bill Schlosser* 2007 Candace Christianson 1985 Pete Otte 2006 Vicki Roller* 1984 Cody Bahmiller 2005 Mary Splichal 1983 Jerry Schlosser 2004 Dennis Kaiser 1982 Don Mann 2003 Arlene Volk* 1981 Bob Willer* 2002 Terry Stevahn 1980 Bill Daniel 2001 Linda Hixson 1979 Chuck Huber 2000 Perry Weekes* 1978 Sylvia Hagen 1999 Ron Volk* 1977 Claus Lembke (Fargo Board)* 1998 Jack Kavaney* 1977 Evelyn Ledebuhr 1997 Arlene Volk 1976 Louis Temme 1996 Fred Rusch 1975 Jack Kavaney 1995 Ed Knuth 1974 Jack Kavaney 1994 Jerry Engel 1973 Dick Schirber 1993 Jerry Schlosser 1972 Dan Halvorson* 1992 William F. Bianco 1971 Roland Gorder * Also recognized as State REALTOR Of the Year

14 2013 Affiliate of the Year Laurie Wentz The Affiliate of the Year Award recognizes a member for their involvement in the REALTOR association, for their business accomplishments, and for their civic activities. Past Affiliates of the Year 2013 Laurie Wentz, ND Guaranty & Title 2012 Erin Schmitz, ND Guaranty & Title 2011 Marlene Krebsbach, Plains Commerce Bank 2010 KerryAnn Thompson, Dakota Community Bank & Trust 2009 Tim Pearson, ND Guaranty & Title 2008 Nadine Schaff, American Bank Center 2007 Joe Sheehan, Cornerstone Bank 2006 Gail Fiechtner, Dakota Community Bank 2005 Debby Wisdom, Dakota Community Bank 2004 Jon Leet, Cornerstone Bank 2003 Jeff Gerving, Gate City Bank 2002 Lisa Carlson, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage 2000 Sylvia Burgess, ND Housing Finance 1999 Ken Knodel, Kirkwood Bank 1998 Lynn Klein, Gate City Bank 1997 Mike Wolf, Norwest Bank 1996 Casey Chapman, Chapman & Chapman, PC 1995 Kathy Sickler, Norwest Bank 1994 Pete Otte, Capitol City Advertising 1993 Joe Ibach, Dakota Appraisal 1992 Howard Malloy, Bismarck Title Company 1991 Jim Horner, ND Guaranty & Title Company 1990 Shirley Berry, Bismarck State Bank

15 2014 RP RPAC and Issues Mobilization Investors Golden R ($5,000) Chad Wachter Crystal ($2,500) Amy Hullet (From Golf Tournament Proceeds) Sterling R ($1,000) Kerry Carpenter Patsy Chapman Greg Larson Karin Haskell Sterling R s continued on next page

16 Sterling R s continued Judy Maslowski Vicki Roller Mary Shelkey-Miller President s Club ($500-$999) Michael Blazek Kristi Bohl Nancy Deichert Mary Splichal Pat Vannett Patricia Schlosser Jill Beck Lavata Becker Casey Chapman Bill Daniel Sue Jacobson Bob Johnson America s Home Loans Edie Bachmeier Wade Bachmeier Arlean Balkowitsch Terri Benson Holmstrom Duane Bentz Bill Chaussee Candace Christianson Chris Conley Cindy Cooper Rochelle Eick Pam Hanson Jack Kavaney Jon Leet ND Guaranty & Title Richard Olson Gail Fiechtner RJ Fischer Karen Fleck Robin Gates Amy Helphrey Linda Hixson Maixner Dave Hoerner Jan Hoge Roland Huber Karen Johner Michael Just Dennis Kaiser Steve Kilen Arnie Kosobud Capital Club ($250-$499) Nikki Pokrzywinski Jerry Schlosser Suzy Shook Carol Simenson 99 Club ($99 to $249) Lunette Lipp- Sando Minda Lloyd Joel Maixner Denese McLeish Barb Orr Beth Posey Nadine Schaff Bill Schlosser Kay Schlosser Doug Schonert Tammy Skogen Janice Stein Terry Stevahn Shirley Thomas Lynnell Strothman Amy Splichal Arlene Volk Ron Volk Lisa Waldoch KerryAnn Thompson Dale VanderVorst Cathy VanMiddlesworth John VanMiddlesworth Shirley Voss Eugene Weekes Perry Weekes David Weikum Thomas Wellin Doug Wentz Debby Wisdom Denise Ziegler

17 Deb Aberle Ann Andre Roxanne Auck Barb Bakken Lori Becker Cynthia Berger Bonnie Bitz Vincent Bitz Kimberlee Bortke Marge Brady Renee Brown Donna Chommie Jim Christianson William Dobyns John Edwards Kamala Ensz Randall Fix Gail Flom Dan Frank Jeffery Gerbitz Tim Glass Heather Goldammer Miles Gradin Jim Guttormson Craig Hansen Justin Heidecker Heidi Hilzendeger Jeff Holte Chuck Huber Pat Huber Char Huelsman Steven Ilse Chris Irwin Bud Irwin Gayle Jangula Joseph Jennings Tina Jennings Michelle Kaufman Monica Kirkeide Angela Kluck Susy Kontos 49 Club ($49 to $98) Dawn Kopseng Dennis Kraft Marlene Krebsbach Tammy Lapp- Harris Lisa Liken Lisa Lindberg Kathy Meier Greg Mayer Philip McKenzie Andra Miller Joy Nelson Mike Nelson Pam Oase Kristin Oban Christi Olesen Charles Parkhouse Hal Peterson Steven Pfaff Suzy Pfliiger Deb Pierce Don Pierce Marlette Pittman Sandra Retterath Scott Ritter Vince Salzer Kristin Schlosser- Eisenzimmer Erin Schmitz Ann Sharp Brenda Smith Sally Sorensen Mario Spasovski Tami Stecher Leann Steidl Kevin Vannett Amy Washkovick Tom Weisbeck Kevin Willis Wayne Wilson George Yineman Investors ($1 to $48) June Barnhardt Scott Bullinger Mark Eggers Brenda Dissette Foster Laura Dwyer Kathy Feist Sue Feland Darcy Fettig Nancy Flemmer Chris Fraser Kelly Geiger Alma Heid Ryan Hoerner Rita Hoff Michael Ilse Jim Isaak James Jeromchek Jim Jeromchek Fran Joersz Daryl Kerzman Tammy Krein Dee Kubik Pat Maddock Jamie McLean Crystal Neumann Mary Ellen Parker Mathew Reichert Jason Schmidt Eric Telenga Lila Teunissen Ann Trom Tanya Vetter Aaron Wentz Ryan Wolf Sally Zimny

18 Affiliate Members (October 27,, 2014) 3 Sons Homes Ace Home Inspections American Bank Center America s Home Loans BEK Communications Cooperative Bismarck Mandan Development Assoc Bismarck Mandan Elks Lodge Bismarck Mandan Homebuilder s Assoc Bismarck Title Company Bismarck Tribune BlackRidge Bank BNC National Bank Bremer Bank Capital Credit Union Capitol City Advertising Cornerstone Bank Dakota Awards Dakota Community Bank & Trust Diversified Services, Inc. Docustore elending Now First Community Credit Union First Dakota Title Flash Printing Gate City Bank Horizon Financial Bank Insurance Plus Kary Ressler/Murphy Kirkwood Bank & Trust Lady J s Catering Mahlum Goodhart, PC Meridian Land Surveys Midcontinent Communications MortgageMax, Inc. N D Guaranty & Title Co. N D Housing Finance Agency Northland Financial Plains Commerce Bank Prime Property Inspections Property Research, Inc Quality Title, Inc Railway Credit Union Ramada Bismarck Hotel Ramkota Hotel Reiten Television Rocky Gordon & Co. Rubicon Mortgage Advisors Security First Bank Seven Seas Hotel Starion Financial Superior Insurance Agency US Bank Vue Credit Union Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Honorary Life Affiliate Member Casey Chapman, Legal Counsel

19 REALTOR Members (November 5,, 2014) Action Appraisals Jason Wisnewski Tanya Wisnewski Aladdin Realty Roland Huber Michelle Kaufman Jack Kavaney Tammy Krein Donna Lail Stephanie McNaughton Margaret Rennecke Suzy Shook Amy Splichal Mary Splichal Alliance Real Estate Deb Aberle Rachelle Anderson Roxanne Auck Terri Benson-Holmstrom Marge Brady Janel Buchholtz John Edwards Neil Effertz Kamie Ensz Paul Everson Nancy Flemmer Dan Frank Skip Fryhling Tina Grade Jim Guttormson Karin Haskell Kae Heisler Amy Helphrey Jerry Herrmann Tim Herrmann Jan Hoge Tina Jennings Arnie Kosobud Darcy Lamoureux Carol Lindsey Tricia Luck Patty Mattson Greg Mayer Joy Nelson Christi Olesen Dick Olson Chuck Parkhouse Steve Pfaff Keana Schuler Ann Trom Kevin Vannett Pat Vannett Tanya Vetter Jeffery White Denise Ziegler Sally Zimny Alliance Branch Office Kerry J. Carpenter Alpha Appraisals Sterling Breuer Apple Realty Brent Voegele Jason Voegele Jerry Voegele Appraisal Group of ND Chris Sammons Appraisalsmith Greg Smith Aspen Group Michael Ilse Steve Ilse Jessica Knutson Mathew Reichert Scott Ritter Barta Appraisals Richard Barta Bianco Realty Molly Backhaus June Barnhardt Jeni Baustad Duane Bentz Donna Chommie Cindy Cooper Brenda Dissette Foster Nicole Eckroth Rochelle Eick Bill Faiman Kathy Feist Darcy Fettig Randy Fix Ken Fricke Greg Gerhart Heather Goldammer Kelsi Hach Justin Heidecker Amanda Henke Heidi Hilzendeger Dave Hoerner Ryan Hoerner Rita Hoff Tyler Hofland Char Huelsman Jim Isaak Gayle Jangula Jerry Janz James Jeromchek Jim Jeromchek Fran Joersz Monica Kirkeide Stacey Knudson Sheila Krebs Dee Kubik Ken Lang Lisa Lindberg Melanie Marchus Tori Mathern Judy Maslowski Judy Moritz John Myers Desri Neether Pam Oase Kim Olson

20 Suzy Pfliiger Justin Sackman Amber Sandness Danielle Schaefer Rae Ann Seibel Curt Snitker LeAnn Steidl Bill Stepp Lynnell Strothman Lila Teunissen Jane Thoele Shirley Thomas Dale VanderVorst Tom Weisbeck Barb Werre Kevin Willis Donna Woodcox Bismarck Real Estate Appraisals Bill Dobyns Bismarck Realty Tim Glass Chuck Huber Pat Huber George Yineman Bitz Realty Bonnie Bitz Steven Bitz Vince Bitz Boulder Appraisal Wade Becker Bruce Knudson Bruce Knudson Capital Appraisals Angela Kluck Century 21 Landmark Realty Edie Bachmeier Cameron Bachmeier Wade Bachmeier Stacy Block Bismarck Mandan Board of REALTORS Charlotte Erickson Caitlan Foley Larry Goetzfridt Donna Haas Alma Heid Amy Hullet Daryl Kerzman Steve Kilen Robert Knoll Phil McKenzie Jo Nielsen Barb Orr Gene Weekes Perry Weekes Century 21 Morrison Realty Jackie Andahl Katie Ash Arlean Balkowitsch Lori Becker Kelly Benzinger Renee Brown Patsy Chapman Candace Christianson Chris Conley Marne Evanson RJ Fischer Robin Gates Kevin Gutman Miles Gradin Craig Hansen Jennifer Hatzenbuhler Linda Hixson-Maixner Jeff Holte Jim Hoppe Jennifer Ingalls Sue Jacobson Ruth Julson Dennis Kaiser Kayla Lang Greg Larson Shelly Lockard Elmer Madler Joel Maixner Melissa Myers Lowell Nester Kristin Oban Mary Ohlhauser Carol Petersen Hal Peterson Melanie Pierson Jodi Pirkl Marlette Pittman Lonna Quast Vance Reinbold Dave Riedy Christine Rivinius Fred Rusch Bill Schlosser Jerry Schlosser Kay Schlosser Linda Schlosser Patricia Schlosser Kristin Schlosser- Eisenzimmer Heather Schmidt Lore Schneider Doug Schonert Sue Schouweiler Kristina Schwab Terry Stevahn Heather Stromme Eric Telenga Tab Thompson Michelle Vetter Arlene Volk Ron Volk Shirley Voss Kathy Wagner Dave Weiler Tom Wellin Ryan Wolf Dakota Appraisal & Consulting, LTD. Brett Bina Leon Boots F. Nick Boutrous Joe Ibach Corey Kost Belinda Maher Dakota Properties of Lake Sakakawea Tamara Cannon Shannon Gar

21 Mike Just Kathleen Maas Daniel Companies Regina Crothers Bill Daniel Kyle Holwagner Duemelands Commercial Jill Duemeland Skip Duemeland April Eide Aaron Stenberg Elite Real Estate, Branch Vicki Roller First Realty Barbara Bernhardt Dorothy Pudwill Bob Schmidt Gietzen Appraisal Bob Gietzen Great Western Realty Mike Heinsohn Heringer s Appraisal Neil Heringer I.H.T. Jeffery Gerbitz Integra Realty Group Corrine Bennett Gail Flom Pam Hanson Tammy Lapp-Harris Jameson McLean Mary Ellen Parker Ann Sharp Cathy VanMiddlesworth John VanMiddlesworth Amy Washkovick K & L Realty Michelle Holly Bismarck Mandan Board of REALTORS Chad Moldenhauer Keller Williams Roers Realty Ann Andre Ramona Dockter Susy Kontos Dawn Kopseng Gary Moon Beth Posey Carol Simenson Karmen Sorenson Isaac Straus Noah VanVoorhis Kirstin Wilhelm Brea Zins Knudson Appraisal Bill Knudson Kunick Appraisal Service Al Kunick LifeScape Appraisals Nancy Schmidt Todd Schmidt Lindsay Appraisal Service Vince Salzer Maier Appraisal Kathy Maier Mike Nelson Realty Mike Nelson Miller Appraising Joshua Miller Scott Miller MSM Realty Wade Bice Mary Shelkey-Miller Allison Sullivan ND Real Estate Brokers Owen Halvorson Andra Miller Janice Stein North Star Realty Mark Eggers Northwest Realty Group Cynthia Berger Bill Chaussee Jim Christianson Lunette Lipp Sando Oaktree, LLP REALTORS Lavata Becker Diana Bossert Sue Feland Daryn Fryer Kelly Geiger Eugene Graner Tracy Engelhorn Bud Irwin Chris Irwin Les Kern Bev Kocher Tom Lund Pat Maddock Crystal Neumann Jack Neumann Leslie Riepl Darren Schmidt Jason Schmidt Mario Spasovski Oaktree Mandan Branch Karen Fleck Prince of Peace Realty Nick Choukalos Principal Appraisal Gianna Olson Red Bell Real Estate Jeffrey Jonas Retterath Real Estate Sandy Retterath Riverside Real Estate Joe Jennings

22 Dave Wisdom Schweitzer Realty Lewis Heaton Travis Schweitzer Danny Weigand Sorenson Appraisal Service Richard Sorenson Trademark Realty Kristi Anderson Grant Barnum Darrin Berger Sara Berger Mike Blazek Kimberlee Bortke Beth Boustead Cassie Bowers Hunt Boustead Lesley Entzel Jeni Grunseth Joe Hillerson Pat Koski Shannon Koski Doug Larsen Brenda Mattern Jamie Schmidt Chad Wachter Lisa Waldoch Heather Welle Sonja Yantzer Casey Zander Bismarck Mandan Board of REALTORS Trinitas Appraisal Theron von Behren Venture Real Estate Tanner Blair Kristi Bohl Mike Bohrer Lori Doerr Bob Johnson Kyle Leftwich James Michela Thomas Lies Brenda Smith West River Realty Mary Lou Horning Lynnae Weidner Wilson Realty Wayne Wilson Members of other Boards who are MLS Participants and subscribers in Bismarck- Mandan: Bruce Knudson Marty Knudson Elite Real Estate Curt Guss Cindy Harvey Corey Harvey G.T. Geiszler & Associates Gary Geiszler Home and Land Company Diane Duchscher Shirley Dukart Doris Hoff Tanna Reopelle Home Buyers Marketing II Dan Perrine Kris Visness NAI Landmark Robyn Erlenbush

23 2014 REALTOR Convention of the Dakotas Passport to Excellence Celebration of Success Summary The 2014 REALTOR Convention of the Dakotas is history, and thanks to the tremendous dedication and talents of an amazing planning committee, it will go down in history as a phenomenal success. Here are just a few of the highlights from the event: There were 426 REALTORS registered and 119 affiliates, guests, spouses, etc., for a total registration of 545. Thanks to the Rochelle Eick who lead the registration efforts, all attendees received a warm welcome and a great tote bag filled with valuable give aways. Sheila Tom from Rapid City was the Grand Prize Winner of Caribbean Cruise for two. Thirty different vendors participated in the Expo at Sea exhibit hall. Terri Benson- Holmstrom and her crew, including Judy Maslowski, designed an Expo with an interesting variety of vendors and reached to out of the box possibilities. Premier Mortgage got the most votes for best booth at the Expo; and Dakota Title and Mode came in tied for a close second place. Under Karin Haskell s watch, the PR and Marketing for the convention was stronger than any other year and included printed pieces, a video, and marketing. Members knew about this event. We made a programming change and offered CE during the golf tournament, and 190 people attended the class. We also saw higher than usual attendance at the Friday morning CE with Jared James with about 143 attending. Tricia Schlosser and the Education Committee did a phenomenal job bringing some top notch education to the convention. All of the classes received high marks on the evaluations. Even the golfers toughed it out on a chilly, windy day. Eighty people signed up for the tournament, and 68 showed up to play the game and enjoy the treats and warmers offered by various hole sponsors. Thanks to Bob Johnson s expertise and experience in the world of golf, everyone had a good time at Hawktree. What to say about the decorating.from the time you came in to the Civic Center and walked the hallway to the Exhibit Hall, Amy Hullet and the decorating crew made sure attendees enjoyed the theme of the convention and the atmosphere of the Civic Center. From hauling logs, to setting up pool lounge chairs, to table decorations for each meal function, Amy and her committee did everything from folding napkins to cutting wood and building some of the decorations to assembling some of the pieces special ordered for our event. They were there early in the morning, they missed classes, and stayed until late at night to make it all spectacular. It was truly unbelievable.

24 One of the best things that came out of the convention with the presentation at the REALTOR of the Year lunch by the representative of the Spare Key Program. Spare Key helps families with very ill children make their mortgage payments so they don t lose their homes during difficult times. In a pass of the hat collection, and in a matter of 15 minutes, the generosity of REALTORS, affiliates and guests allowed us to give to Spare Key over $8,300!! ZuZu Band and Johnny Holm Band entertained the crowds until the bitter end on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, respectively. Media Productions built a phenomenal stage featuring a cruise ship and passport. In order to pull it all off with adequate space for booths, meal functions, dancing, classrooms, registration, and space to relax, we made the bold move to take the event to Bismarck Civic Center and it paid off. We were able to accommodate last minute vendors for the exhibit hall, classrooms could be expanded to hold larger audiences, and the registration area had ample space as well. And, all of this would not have come to fruition without the amazing, amazing and very generous participation of the sponsors who supported us. Thanks to Monica Kirkeide for spearheading the effort to raise over $50,000 in sponsorships. To all of the committee members, to all of the sponsors, and to everyone who attended, a very heartfelt thank you. Lynnell Strothman, Chair Kristi Bohl, Vice Chair 2014 REALTOR Convention of the Dakotas Convention Committee Lynnell Strothman, Chair Kristi Bohl, Vice Chair Terri Benson-Holmstrom, Vendors Judy Maslowski, Vendors & Marketing Karin Haskell, Marketing Amy Hullet, Decorations Monica Kirkeide, Sponsors Tricia Schlosser, Education Rochelle Eick, Registration Bob Johnson, Golf Tournament

25 2014 REALTOR Convention of the Dakotas Passport to Excellence Sponsors Captain s Club Sponsors (Major Events) - $7,000+ Gate City Bank Premier Home Mortgage American Bank Centers Century 21 Morrison Realty Verandah Deck Sponsor - $5,000 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Promenade Deck Sponsor - $3,500 Cornerstone Bank Empress Deck Sponsor - $2,500 First Dakota Title North Dakota Guaranty & Title Co. Quality Title Co. Riviera Deck Sponsors - $1,500 Keller Williams Roers Realty NDHFA Trademark Realty Starion Financial Alliance Real Estate Bianco Realty Bismarck Title Co. Chapman & Chapman Capital Credit Union Century 21 Landmark First Community Credit Union Blackridge Bank Ace Inspections Alliance Real Estate Ann Andre/Keller Williams Roers Realty BNC National Bank Lavata Becker, Oaktree LLP Realtors Kristi Bohl, Keller Williams Roers Realty Atrium Sponsors - $1,000 Dakota CRS Chapter Dakota Community Bank Supra - Riverboat Cruises Main Deck Sponsors - $500-$999 Integra Realty Group Kirkwood Bank & Trust RealtyServer Porthole Sponsors (under $500) Golf Tournament Hole Sponsors Century 21 Landmark Realty CUTCO (Closing Gifts) D&W Hagen Homes Dakota Community Bank & Trust First Dakota Title Brenda Foster & Gayle Jangula, Bianco Realty FBS/FlexMLS BNC Bremer Bank Amy Hullet/Century 21 Landmark Realty MSM Realty, Inc. North Dakota Guaranty & Title Northland Financial Premier Home Mortgage, Inc. RE/MAX World Headquarters Thank you for participating!

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27 If you d like to volunteer to serve on a committee, contact the Board Office today! Bismarck Mandan Board of REALTORS 318 W Apollo Avenue, Bismarck, ND Phone: Fax: Web site: Public MLS site: Nancy nancy@bmbor.org Heather heather@bmbor.org Robyn robyn@bmbor.org